Patents by Inventor Fan-Chieh Chang
Fan-Chieh Chang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230102878Abstract: A projector and a projection method are provided. The projector includes a control device, a projection optical engine, a distance sensing device, and an image capturing device. The projection optical engine projects a first projection image to a projection surface according to first image data. The distance sensing device senses multiple distance parameters of a projection area. The image capturing device captures the first projection image to obtain a first captured image. The control device performs a keystone correction operation and a leveling correction operation on the first image data. The projection optical engine projects a second projection image to the projection surface according to the corrected first image data. The control device obtains a second captured image including the second projection image through the image capturing device, and analyzes the second captured image to project current projection image size information in the second projection image.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Chun-Chieh Wang, Fan-Chieh Chang
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Patent number: 11561460Abstract: A projector includes an outer casing and a projection module. The outer casing has a front end surface, a projection opening, and at least one heat dissipation opening. The projection opening and the at least one heat dissipation opening are located at the front end surface. The projection module is disposed in the outer casing and includes a light source module configured to provide an illumination beam, a light valve configured to convert the illumination beam to an image beam, and a projection lens protruding from the front end surface and is configured to project the image beam out of the outer casing through the projection opening. The projection module is configured to rotate relative to the outer casing to change a projection direction of the image beam and may be embedded in a ceiling and present a better appearance, and the projection direction of the projector is less restricted.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: I-Ming Liu, Fan-Chieh Chang
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Publication number: 20210318598Abstract: A projector includes an outer casing and a projection module. The outer casing has a front end surface, a projection opening, and at least one heat dissipation opening. The projection opening and the at least one heat dissipation opening are located at the front end surface. The projection module is disposed in the outer casing and includes a light source module configured to provide an illumination beam, a light valve configured to convert the illumination beam to an image beam, and a projection lens protruding from the front end surface and is configured to project the image beam out of the outer casing through the projection opening. The projection module is configured to rotate relative to the outer casing to change a projection direction of the image beam and may be embedded in a ceiling and present a better appearance, and the projection direction of the projector is less restricted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Coretronic CorporationInventors: I-Ming Liu, Fan-Chieh Chang
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Patent number: 10215388Abstract: A projector and a light source module including a light emitting diode element, a pin connector, and two power cords are provided. The light emitting diode element has a first electrode and a second electrode. The pin connector is disposed on the light emitting diode element and has two connection pins, wherein each connection pin has a first connection end and a second connection end, and the two first connection ends respectively contact the first electrode and the second electrode. The two power cords are respectively connected to the first electrode and the second electrode through the two connection pins, wherein each power cord includes a joint and a wire connected to each other, each joint and the corresponding second connection end are mutually plugged along a first axial direction, each wire extends out from the corresponding joint along a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: I-Ming Liu, Fan-Chieh Chang
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Patent number: 9307602Abstract: An illumination system for a projection apparatus includes a light source module, an integrating rod and an optical detecting module. The light source module is capable of emitting an illuminating light beam. The integrating rod has a light entrance surface facing toward the light source module. The optical detecting module includes a light guiding device and an optical detecting device. The light guiding device has a first end surface and a second end surface. The first end surface is farther away from the light entrance surface of the integrating rod than the second end surface. The optical detecting device is disposed adjacent to the first end surface of the light guiding device and electrically connected to the light source module. The light source module is capable of adjusting intensity of the illuminating light beam according to randomly emitted light detected by the optical detecting device.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: CORETRONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Wen-Chih Yang, Yung-Ta Chen, Sheng-Yu Chiu, Fan-Chieh Chang
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Publication number: 20150276191Abstract: A projector and a light source module including a light emitting diode element, a pin connector, and two power cords are provided. The light emitting diode element has a first electrode and a second electrode. The pin connector is disposed on the light emitting diode element and has two connection pins, wherein each connection pin has a first connection end and a second connection end, and the two first connection ends respectively contact the first electrode and the second electrode. The two power cords are respectively connected to the first electrode and the second electrode through the two connection pins, wherein each power cord includes a joint and a wire connected to each other, each joint and the corresponding second connection end are mutually plugged along a first axial direction, each wire extends out from the corresponding joint along a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Coretronic CorporationInventors: I-Ming Liu, Fan-Chieh Chang
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Publication number: 20140117857Abstract: An illumination system for a projection apparatus includes a light source module, an integrating rod and an optical detecting module. The light source module is capable of emitting an illuminating light beam. The integrating rod has a light entrance surface facing toward the light source module. The optical detecting module includes a light guiding device and an optical detecting device. The light guiding device has a first end surface and a second end surface. The first end surface is farther away from the light entrance surface of the integrating rod than the second end surface. The optical detecting device is disposed adjacent to the first end surface of the light guiding device and electrically connected to the light source module. The light source module is capable of adjusting intensity of the illuminating light beam according to randomly emitted light detected by the optical detecting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Wen-Chih YANG, Yung-Ta CHEN, Sheng-Yu CHIU, Fan-Chieh CHANG
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Patent number: 8608257Abstract: A projector suspension device includes a casing and a suspension mechanism. The casing defines a space for accommodating an optical projection engine, and the casing has a trough extending into an inside of the casing. The suspension mechanism includes a fixed rod and a movable rod, and the fixed rod is disposed inside and fixed to the casing. One end of the movable rod is connected to the fixed rod, and another end of the movable rod is fixed to a stationary object. The movable rod is slidably coupled to the fixed rod and slides relative to the fixed rod so as to be stored inside the trough or to stick out from the trough.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Chang-Ching Li, Fan-Chieh Chang, Hao-Chang Tsao
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Patent number: 8579242Abstract: An elevating mechanism for a projection apparatus includes a bottom cover, a resetting element having a first elastic member, a sliding mount, a screw stud sleeve, a screw stud, and a second elastic member. The sliding mount is disposed on a first side of the bottom cover and leans against the resetting element, and the sliding mount has an opening, at least one slot and a thread structure. The screw stud sleeve has a plurality of engaging teeth engaging within the slot. The screw stud has a thread structure and the thread structure of the screw stud meshes with the thread structure of the sliding mount.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Chien-Chang Huang, Fan-Chieh Chang
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Patent number: 8503105Abstract: A zooming adjustment mechanism including a holder, a zoom ring, at least two rollers, a first resilient sheet, and a second resilient sheet is provided. The zoom ring is confined to the holder and coupled to a zoom bar. The rollers are respectively confined to a groove of the holder and in contact with a bottom surface of the zoom ring. The first resilient sheet is disposed on a first side of the holder, and each end of the first resilient sheet leans against a roller. The second resilient sheet is disposed on a second side of the holder, and each end of the second resilient sheet leans against a roller. A projection lens module including the zooming adjustment mechanism is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Chien-Chang Huang, Fan-Chieh Chang
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Publication number: 20120256525Abstract: A projector suspension device includes a casing and a suspension mechanism. The casing defines a space for accommodating an optical projection engine, and the casing has a trough extending into an inside of the casing. The suspension mechanism includes a fixed rod and a movable rod, and the fixed rod is disposed inside and fixed to the casing. One end of the movable rod is connected to the fixed rod, and another end of the movable rod is fixed to a stationary object. The movable rod is slidably coupled to the fixed rod and slides relative to the fixed rod so as to be stored inside the trough or to stick out from the trough.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Chang-Ching LI, Fan-Chieh Chang, Hao-Chang Tsao
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Publication number: 20120194919Abstract: A zooming adjustment mechanism including a holder, a zoom ring, at least two rollers, a first resilient sheet, and a second resilient sheet is provided. The zoom ring is confined to the holder and coupled to a zoom bar. The rollers are respectively confined to a groove of the holder and in contact with a bottom surface of the zoom ring. The first resilient sheet is disposed on a first side of the holder, and each end of the first resilient sheet leans against a roller. The second resilient sheet is disposed on a second side of the holder, and each end of the second resilient sheet leans against a roller. A projection lens module including the zooming adjustment mechanism is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Chien-Chang HUANG, Fan-Chieh CHANG
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Publication number: 20120132765Abstract: An elevating mechanism for a projection apparatus includes a bottom cover, a resetting element having a first elastic member, a sliding mount, a screw stud sleeve, a screw stud, and a second elastic member. The sliding mount is disposed on a first side of the bottom cover and leans against the resetting element, and the sliding mount has an opening, at least one slot and a thread structure. The screw stud sleeve has a plurality of engaging teeth engaging within the slot. The screw stud has a thread structure and the thread structure of the screw stud meshes with the thread structure of the sliding mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Chien-Chang HUANG, Fan-Chieh Chang
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Patent number: 7952264Abstract: A lamp module suitable for a projector has an insulating base, a lamp, electrode lines, electrode terminals, electrode strips, conductive lines, an electrical connector and conductive terminals. The lamp is mounted on the insulating base. Each of the electrode lines has an end connected to the lamp. The electrode terminals are respectively connected to the other ends of the electrode lines. Each of the electrode strips has a first end and a second end, wherein the electrode terminals and the first ends are fastened on the insulating base, and the electrode terminals respectively contact the first ends. The electrical connector is connected to one ends of the conductive lines. The conductive terminals are respectively connected to another ends of the conductive lines. The conductive terminals and the second ends herein are fastened on the insulating base, and the conductive terminals respectively contact the second ends.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Fan-Chieh Chang, I-Ming Liu, Wen-Yi Su
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Publication number: 20090289538Abstract: A lamp module suitable for a projector has an insulating base, a lamp, electrode lines, electrode terminals, electrode strips, conductive lines, an electrical connector and conductive terminals. The lamp is mounted on the insulating base. Each of the electrode lines has an end connected to the lamp. The electrode terminals are respectively connected to the other ends of the electrode lines. Each of the electrode strips has a first end and a second end, wherein the electrode terminals and the first ends are fastened on the insulating base, and the electrode terminals respectively contact the first ends. The electrical connector is connected to one ends of the conductive lines. The conductive terminals are respectively connected to another ends of the conductive lines. The conductive terminals and the second ends herein are fastened on the insulating base, and the conductive terminals respectively contact the second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Fan-Chieh Chang, I-Ming Liu, Wen-Yi Su
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Patent number: 7600931Abstract: A lens cap device having a cap protecting device, an actuating device, and a lens cap. The cap protecting device has a protecting cap with a lens exposure hole. The actuating device has a push element and an actuating element. The push element is slidably disposed on the cap protecting device. One end of the actuating element is pivotally connected on the cap protecting device to form a pivot point. The actuating element and the push element are linked together. The lens cap is slidably mounted on the cap protecting device. The lens cap is pivotally connected with the other end of the actuating element. The lens cap is driven by the actuating element to cover or open the lens exposure hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Fan-Chieh Chang, I-Ming Liu
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Publication number: 20070253706Abstract: A lens cap device having a cap protecting device, an actuating device, and a lens cap. The cap protecting device has a protecting cap with a lens exposure hole. The actuating device has a push element and an actuating element. The push element is slidably disposed on the cap protecting device. One end of the actuating element is pivotally connected on the cap protecting device to form a pivot point. The actuating element and the push element are linked together. The lens cap is slidably mounted on the cap protecting device. The lens cap is pivotally connected with the other end of the actuating element. The lens cap is driven by the actuating element to cover or open the lens exposure hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Fan-Chieh Chang, I-Ming Liu
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Publication number: 20070229768Abstract: A projection apparatus including a projection module, a control unit, a housing, a wireless-receiving unit and a control panel is provided. The control unit is electrically connected to the projection module for controlling the projection module. The housing is suitable for accommodating the projection module and the control unit and has a concavity exposed outside. The wireless-receiving unit is disposed inside the housing and is electrically connected to the control unit. The control panel is detachably installed in the concavity. When the control panel is installed in the concavity, the control panel is electrically connected to the control unit such that the control panel is suitable for providing an electric signal to the control unit for controlling the projection module. When the control panel is detached from the concavity, the control panel is suitable for providing a wireless signal to the wireless-receiving unit for controlling the projection module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: CORETRONIC CORPORATIONInventors: CHENG-FENG HSIEH, FAN-CHIEH CHANG, I-MING LIU
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Patent number: 7072001Abstract: A multi-axis adjusting apparatus includes a base with an upper surface, and each side of a central line of the base has at least one slot; a sliding seat, which is set on the upper surface of the base, and each of two ends of an upper surface of the sliding seat has at least one screw hole, each position of two sides of the upper surface of the sliding seat corresponding to the slot has at least one sliding plate, which has a U-shaped slot; a plurality of fixing screws, which are inserted into the U-shaped slot and the slot; a carrier, which is mounted on the upper surface of the sliding seat, and each of two ends of the upper surface corresponding to the screw hole has at least one fillister with one penetrating hole; plural adjusting screws are going through the screw holes and connecting to the penetrating holes by way of a floating structure. It is therefore the function of simultaneous adjustment of the multi-axis can be approached to rapidly complete the adjustment and reduce cost.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Fan-Chieh Chang, Kuo-Wen Chen
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Publication number: 20060048590Abstract: An adjustable machinery of an optical device includes a first frame for locating the optical device and a second frame for locating the first frame. The first frame has a first alignment hole, a second alignment hole, and a third alignment hole. The second frame has a first adjustment hole, a second adjustment hole, and a third adjustment hole. The first and second frames can relatively shift along a first direction. When locating the first frame on the second frame, the alignment holes and the adjustment holes are partially overlapped, and the relative positions of the first and second frames can be adjusted by changing the relative positions of the alignment holes and the adjustment holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2004Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Fan Chieh Chang, Hsiu Feng Yeh